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Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of Sheffield researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of Sheffield has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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PhD student awarded the Hammermen David K Harrison Student Prize

Ya He has been recognised for her work on teamwork in engineering and been awarded the Hammermen David K Harrison Student Prize.
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Vaginal mesh particles ‘could trigger autoimmune response even after removal'

The Independent reference research led by Dr Nicholas Farr. The research paper has been published in the journal Nature Reviews Urology.

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Professor Meihong Wang smiles as he stands in the Engineering Heartspace

Professor Meihong Wang honoured as Top Scholar by ScholarGPS

ScholarGPS recognises Top Scholars for their outstanding performance in various fields, disciplines, and specialties.
Local community members with artisan products that have been crafted from waste biomass streams using the site's infrastructure

Integrated anaerobic digestion and solar technology: ECOSMART:2 - enabling sustainable energy access

ECOSMART:2 addresses the critical needs of last-mile communities in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) by providing access to clean energy, promoting sustainable waste management, and supporting economic development.
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Trading energy with neighbours could lower bills and carbon emissions, study suggests

Peer-to-peer energy trading - where customers can trade energy with each other rather than only buying it from one single supplier - could cut bills and carbon emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
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GRAND slammers crowned campus champions!

The GRAND Slammers, the school's social netball team, have achieved a remarkable double victory, winning both the social netball league title and the post-season tournament championship.
Students who took part in the engineers for business final

Second year engineering students pitched ideas at 2025 Engineers in Business final

Six top teams from the University of Sheffield pitched innovative solutions in high-stakes competition.